The first cold snap of the season has a way of surprising even the most prepared gardeners, sending people scrambling for gloves, mulch, and emergency plant blankets. But while we’re busy protecting tomatoes and trimming perennials, the tiniest members of our ecosystem are quietly searching for a safe place to survive the winter. Pollinators—those buzzing,…
lawn treatments and pollinators
8 Lawn Treatments That May Be Killing the Pollinators You Need
Did you know that how you treat your lawn can affect your garden? The chemicals used to achieve a healthy lawn often come with hidden costs. You may be chasing away critical pollinators without realizing it. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a critical role in ecosystems, gardens, and food supplies. This simple mistake could…